research Gene detection in a family with monilethrix and treatment with 5% topical minoxidil
5% topical minoxidil improves hair density and quality in monilethrix patients.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research In Vitro Assembly and Structure of Trichocyte Keratin Intermediate Filaments
Scientists successfully created mouse hair proteins in the lab, which are stable and similar to natural hair.
research A Recurrent Intragenic Deletion in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlies Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis
A gene deletion in DSG4 causes sparse hair in some Pakistani families.
research Investigating the role of keratin proteins and microbial associations in hereditary and pathogenic alopecia
research Identification of reptilian genes encoding hair keratin-like proteins suggests a new scenario for the evolutionary origin of hair
Reptiles have genes similar to hair proteins, suggesting hair's genetic origins predate mammals.
research The molecular basis of human keratin disorders
research Mutations in the Desmoglein 4 Gene Underlie Localized Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis with Monilethrix Hairs and Congenital Scalp Erosions
Mutations in the DSG4 gene cause specific hair and scalp issues.
research A study of phenotypic correlation with the genotypic status of HTM regions of KRTHB6 and KRTHB1 genes in monilethrix families of Indian origin
A specific gene mutation causes different hair defects in Indian monilethrix families.
research Hair Anomalies in a 6-Year-Old Girl
A 6-year-old girl was diagnosed with a rare hair disorder called monilethrix.
research Hague (Hag): A New Mouse Hair Mutation With an Unstable Semidominant Allele
A new mouse hair mutation, called hague, is semidominant and unstable, but the exact cause is unknown.
research Transglutaminase-3 Enzyme: A Putative Actor in Human Hair Shaft Scaffolding?
TGase 3 helps build hair structure by forming strong bonds between proteins.
research Monilethrix
Monilethrix has no effective treatment, but avoiding hair trauma helps manage it.
research Alopecia in a Novel Mouse Model RCO3 Is Caused by mK6irs1 Deficiency
A missing mK6irs1 gene causes hair loss in mice.
research A Novel Type II Cytokeratin, mK6irs, is Expressed in the Huxley and Henle Layers of the Mouse Inner Root Sheath
A new protein, mK6irs, is found in specific hair layers and may help understand hair growth and diseases.
research Common genetic hair shaft abnormalities may be visualized by light and electron microscope
Genetic hair shaft abnormalities can be seen with microscopes and often affect scalp hair.
research Monilethrix Treated with Minoxidil
Minoxidil 2% effectively treats Monilethrix without side effects.
research Hair and nail disorders of childhood
The document concludes that various childhood hair and nail disorders exist, some may improve on their own, and advances in genetics and immunology could enhance treatment and counseling.
research Hair shaft disorders
Hair shaft disorders often indicate genetic or systemic issues and are managed by minimizing damage.
research Advances in Hair Diseases
The review highlights the importance of stem cells in hair health and suggests new treatment strategies for hair loss conditions.
research Minoxidil and its use in hair disorders: a review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, but use cautiously and monitor side effects.
research Clinical relevance of hair microscopy in alopecia
Hair microscopy is useful for diagnosing certain hair loss conditions but has limitations and must be interpreted carefully.
research To grow or not to grow: Hair morphogenesis and human genetic hair disorders
Genetic mutations can cause hair growth disorders by affecting key genes and signaling pathways.
research Dermatoscopy of hair shaft disorders
Dermatoscopy is a useful tool for diagnosing hair disorders and can help choose samples for more detailed analysis.
research Light microscopy of the hair: A simple tool to "untangle" hair disorders
Light microscopy is useful for diagnosing different hair disorders.
research Hair Loss in Children
The most common cause of hair loss in children is tinea capitis, followed by alopecia areata and telogen effluvium.
research Disorders of hair in children
The document concludes that accurate diagnosis and understanding the type of hair disorder are crucial for treating hair loss in children.
research Morphologic and molecular characterization of two novel Krt71 (Krt2-6g) mutations: Krt71 rco12 and Krt71 rco13
research Molecular Genetics of Human Hair Diseases
research Monilethrix – Case report of a rare disease
Monilethrix causes fragile, patchy hair loss.